Three Strategic Gold Investing Moves for April

By Matt Richardson
April 1, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
CBS News

Gold rises past $3,100 per ounce. Prices climb day by day. Many choose this metal for safe ground. Inflation stays high, and stocks shake. Interest rates remain steep. These facts push people to hold some gold. If you wish to add gold this April, try these three moves to get the most from your plan.

Keep Your Investment Limited

Keep your gold share small. Limit gold to 10% of your wealth. Fast price moves may urge you to buy more, but too much gold brings risk. Stocks and bonds give cash. Gold brings balance when times are hard. Mix your assets so that gold helps your plan and still lets you catch gains.

Look at Fractional Gold Choices

Full gold coins or bars can cost a lot today. Instead, buy parts of an ounce. These small pieces let you join the gold market with less cash. Act soon, as the cost for these pieces will rise along with the market. Choosing the right piece lets you keep pace with rising gold.

Do Full Research

When gold climbs, many choices appear. You can choose a gold retirement account, a gold fund, or coins and bars to hold. Each type shows its own traits and risks. Do full research on your plan. With clear work, you set your plan against market shifts and aim for good results.

The Bottom Line

Investing in gold this April stays a sound plan even at high prices. Keep just a small part of gold to hold risk low. Fractional choices let you join with less cash. Full work on your options shows which type fits your goals. Gold adds balance in tough times, but mixing assets and clear work help your plan now and later.

Matt Richardson is the Senior Managing Editor for the Managing Your Money section at CBSNews.com. He covers topics on money like ways to invest, insurance, and savings.

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